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Solana ETF: A Gateway for Southeast Asian Artists or Another Wall Street Grab?

Solana ETF: A Gateway for Southeast Asian Artists or Another Wall Street Grab?

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The whispers are getting louder. Solana ETF. Approved? Maybe. Soon? Possibly. Before we uncork the champagne and declare victory for the little guy, especially the artists and creators in Southeast Asia who I deeply care about, let's ask a crucial question: Who really benefits?Wall Street Wins, Artists Lose?The story they’re...

Solana ETF Approval Nears? SEC's S-1 Requests Decoded

Solana ETF Approval Nears? SEC's S-1 Requests Decoded

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently requested that issuers of proposed spot Solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs) update their S-1 filings. On one hand, many assume this is a precursor to approval of these new investment vehicles coming soon. The buzz and excitement continues to grow as we get...

SEC's Solana ETF Nod: Progress or Peril for DeFi's Future?

SEC's Solana ETF Nod: Progress or Peril for DeFi's Future?

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The SEC is actually considering Solana? At least that’s the rumor mill, and economists over at Bloomberg are nearly over-the-moon, putting a 90% chance of approval on a Solana spot ETF. But before we start the celebration, let’s look at some unintended consequences. Are we truly paving a road to...

Musician's NFT Misfortune Drives Investors to Solana-Based Altcoins

Musician's NFT Misfortune Drives Investors to Solana-Based Altcoins

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Jonathan Mann, the creative genius behind the ‘Song a Day’ project, just learned an unfortunate lesson. Along the way, he faced the bite of the unpredictable landscape of NFTs. Though Mann sold $3 million NFTs, a market crash and huge tax liabilities wiped out his profits. He now owes the...

Solana's New Tokens: Are Whales Manipulating HOTMOM, DOOD, and IKUN?

Solana's New Tokens: Are Whales Manipulating HOTMOM, DOOD, and IKUN?

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In short, are we just seeing Wild West 2.0, but on Solana blockchain this time? Assets such as HOTMOM, DOOD, and IKUN soared in the third week of May 2025. Their increase has been astronomical to say the least. But behind the flashy headlines and impressive daily transaction volumes, a...

Solana's Hottest Tokens: HOTMOM, DOOD, IKUN - May 2025 Watchlist

Solana's Hottest Tokens: HOTMOM, DOOD, IKUN - May 2025 Watchlist

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No matter where you look, the Solana ecosystem is absolutely teeming with new crypto tokens, all clamoring for your newfound investment dollars. DeliciousNFT.com is here to cut through the noise and deliver a data-driven analysis of three trending tokens: HOTMOM, DOOD, and IKUN. We'll dissect their market dynamics, whale activity,...

Colle AI's Solana Bet Risks Centralization: Here's Why It Matters

Colle AI's Solana Bet Risks Centralization: Here's Why It Matters

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And wouldn’t you know it — literally yesterday from Dubai — Colle AI announced that they are doubling down on Solana. On the surface, this decision might add up to a no-brainer. Faster transactions, lower fees, increased liquidity – sounds alluring for everyone’s NFTs, right? They’re advertising super efficient smart...

Colle AI Sharpens Solana Focus to Boost NFT Growth and Liquidity

Colle AI Sharpens Solana Focus to Boost NFT Growth and Liquidity

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Colle AI, an AI-powered multichain NFT platform, seems to be betting hard on Solana. The overall goal of the company is to further accelerate NFT development on Solana while increasing the liquidity support across Solana’s entire ecosystem. This move underscores Colle AI's dedication to providing scalable, creator-centric tools that address...

Colle AI Turbocharges Solana NFTs: Faster Mints, Deeper Liquidity

Colle AI Turbocharges Solana NFTs: Faster Mints, Deeper Liquidity

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Colle AI is revolutionizing the Solana NFT community! They provide creators and collectors access to a robust suite of optimized tools to save time and money while maximizing trading potential. With Colle AI, the minting process is accelerated and metadata is updated in real-time. This novel approach addresses some of...

Japan's Bitcoin Revolution: A Boon for Artists and Web3 Creators?

Is Japan on the verge of accidentally unleashing a tsunami of creative destruction and financial liberation onto the rest of the emerging markets? I know this seems like a tall order, but hear me out. Japan’s regulatory change to officially recognize Bitcoin as a financial product. This step is a...

5 Ways This Crypto Bill Empowers Southeast Asian Artists, Not Wall Street

Let’s be honest, when you hear about crypto regulation, your first thought probably isn't Southeast Asian artists finding new avenues for creative expression. Surely visions of Wall Street honchos and inscrutable derivatives dance in your head. Well, what if I told you that the Senate’s Banking Committee just released their...

Crypto's 'Light-Touch' Regulation Gamble Will It Protect You?

The Senate Committee’s proposed “light-touch” regulatory framework for crypto is a long high-stakes poker game. Are we all truly holding a winning hand, or are we collectively bluffing our way into a future financial crisis? It’s a question every investor, every innovator, and frankly, every citizen should want to know....

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Mainstream Moment?

Donald Trump Jr.’s scheduled keynote address at KBW2025 is raising eyebrows and inspiring intense discussion across the Web3 ecosystem. He’s just a high-profile guy shaking things up in the crypto world. His presence further exemplifies the increasing importance of blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize the traditional economy. Does...

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Punk Rock Moment or Sellout?

Or I think about Nandar, a wonderful Burmese artist that I met in Yangon, sharing with me her latest NFT collection. Each work exploded with vivid imagery, bravely fighting back against the junta’s repressive hold. She began selling them directly to supporters around the world, allowing her to cleverly sidestep...

KBW2025: Is Trump Jr. Web3's Trojan Horse or its Savior?

Donald Trump Jr. at Korea Blockchain Week? It's a head-scratcher, isn't it? About as easy as locating a MAGA hat at a Burning Man soirée. Before we put this down as just another short-lived publicity stunt, let’s take a closer look at what this could IoTally Web3 means. Cynical ploy...

Schiff's Crypto Ban: Is He Protecting Us or Silencing Innovation?

Senator Adam Schiff's proposed crypto ban, the COIN Act, aimed at preventing the President (read: Donald Trump) from dabbling in digital assets, raises a critical question: Is this genuine protection against corruption, or a veiled attempt to stifle innovation, especially for emerging markets? Let's be real, the optics are terrible....